London, September 20, 2025 – London Fashion Week witnessed a landmark celebration of culture, heritage, and innovation as the Unity in Design Global Network (UDGN) presented its Cultural Threads SS26 showcase at Ladbroke Hall. Coordinated by Black PR, the show brought together some of fashion’s most exciting minority-led voices for an evening defined by creativity and storytelling.
The runway unfolded as a dynamic tapestry of identity and craftsmanship, with each designer weaving personal heritage into contemporary design. From bold tailoring to intricate embellishments, Cultural Threads offered a fresh perspective on global fashion while reasserting the runway as a space for memory, culture, and future-making.
The showcase featured an impressive line-up of designers including Motunrayo, Ayah, Zubere, Midetush, Bola, KaypeeFootwears, Jermaine Bleu, Robes and Blings by Akokomali (RBA), Lekan Aare, Pem, Oomo Ajadi, Obireen, The Ideal Craftsman, Anku, Itele, and Twin by Tare Isaac. Each label brought forward unique narratives, reinforcing UDGN’s mission to champion underrepresented talent.
Zubere at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
TWIN BY TARE ISAAC at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
THE IDEAL CRAFTSMAN at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
THE IDEAL CRAFTSMAN at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
PEM at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
OOMO AJADI at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
OBIREEN at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
MOTUNRAYO at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
MIDETUSH at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
LEKAN AARE at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
KAYPEEFOOTWEARS at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
ITELE at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
BOLA at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
AYAH at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
ANKU at Unity in Design Global Network’s Cultural Threads SS26
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Model walks on the catwalk during UDON, Unity in Design Global Network SS26 Showcase
Founded as both a CIC and Ltd. entity, UDGN is a trailblazing platform that provides technical support, wellness care, business development, and PR for emerging designers through its innovative incubator-to-showcase model.
With Cultural Threads, UDGN not only marked a groundbreaking moment at London Fashion Week but also set the stage for a more inclusive and culturally diverse future in fashion.